Quality of life has nothing to do with material wealth; it is determined by whether you can fulfil yourself to the best of your potential, whilst not affecting others’ ability to maintain the basic rights of fresh air, clean water, shelter, food, and a basic level of mental and physical stimulation. My quality of life is infinitely better now I have removed the blinkers that this culture of consumption forced onto me: I can now see the real world, the one that is so tragically being ripped to shreds by the vested interests of corporations and commercially orientated politicians. I have connected with the real world and can appreciate its beauty, and how fundamental its continuation is to my existance.

This “stone age” you speak of — that is known as a “straw man” argument; one that tries to present an absurd case in defence of an already poor one. What you are scared of is losing your technology, your car, your TV, your constant running hot water and air conditioning. Now face up to reality: none of these things is necessary — there is a far more fulfilling life out there in the real world.